Example professional summary
Graduate in [subject] with practical experience in [project, placement or part-time work]. Developed skills in [confirmed skills] through [specific activity]. Seeking an entry-level [target role] position.
Experience bullet examples
- Completed a project on [topic], using [method] to investigate [question].
- Collaborated with a project group to plan work and present findings.
- Balanced study deadlines with responsibilities in [genuine work or voluntary activity].
Choose the strongest evidence first
If your degree and projects are most relevant, place education before employment. If you have substantial relevant experience, lead with that. The order should help the reader understand your fit quickly.
Translate study into practical evidence
Describe the question you investigated, the method or tools you used and what you produced. Avoid long lists of module names with no explanation of their relevance.
Use part-time work confidently
Retail, hospitality and volunteering can demonstrate reliability, communication and problem solving. Explain what you did rather than apologising for not having a graduate job yet.
Use this CV template for a real vacancy
This graduate CV example is a structure to adapt, not a completed application. Choose the experience that best matches the advertised duties. Replace bracketed prompts, describe the setting and scope of your work, and keep dates consistent with your employment history.
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A common mistake to avoid
Do not inflate a university assignment into paid professional employment.
Before you send your CV
Check contact details, employment dates and any qualifications. Compare your CV with the actual job description, save a tailored copy and inspect the exported pages. Remove all prompts and any confidential details.